Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Step 1

Select Sauté and add butter to the pressure cooking pot. When the butter is melted, add the onion, carrot, and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add chicken broth, chicken, wild rice, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and parsley to the pressure cooking pot.

Step 3

Lock lid in place, select High Pressure and 5 minutes cook time and Start. When the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker and allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then finish with a quick pressure release.

Step 4

When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid.

Step 5

In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water. Select Sauté (adjusted to low if your brand has that capability), and add the cornstarch mixture to the cooking pot, stirring constantly.

Step 6

Add cubed cream cheese, and stir until cheese is melted. Add milk and half and half and heat through, but do not bring to a boil. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7

Serve with crusty bread, and garnish with fresh parsley if you like.